Sleep and sports

When it comes to sports performance and fitness, sleep and rest are just as important as training and nutrition.

Sleep plays a major part in recovering after a workout - that’s when your body goes through many of its most important recovery processes, such as muscle growth and tissue repair. If you want to achieve your training goals, make sure you don’t skimp on those z’s.

How much should I sleep?

Sleep needs vary from person to person, but most adults require around 8 hours of good quality sleep per night to feel well-rested and energized. Your sleep needs depend on factors such as age, lifestyle and health.

Find the right amount of sleep for your body by keeping an eye on how you feel when you wake up and during the day: after a good night’s sleep you should feel well rested and energized.

Why should I monitor sleep?

Sleep monitoring gives you a realistic idea of your sleeping habits and sleep quality. Learning how much and how well you really sleep helps you recognize which aspects of daily routine and sleep hygiene may affect your sleep and need adjusting.

How you sleep is always individual — instead of comparing your sleep stats to others, follow your own long-term sleeping patterns to get a full understanding of how you sleep.